Lessons From Viet Nam War On Soviet SAMs and Air Tactics
The piece notes the underperformance of Soviet surface to air missiles over Hanoi with a 6 percent kill rate, while U S pilots adapt by flying low and breaking radar guidance. It contrasts air superiority with unresolved ground guerrilla threats in South East Asia and cites Gen John P. McConnell on potential rapid air victory.
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Fed raises interest rate to curb inflation amid Johnson opposition
The Federal Reserve Board asserts independence by lifting rates to check rising inflation amid wage growth and Viet Nam war demand. It cites easy money, deficits, and strong stock markets as fueling factors and notes Treasury and advisers' opposition.
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Ironies of hunger aid clash with U S ammonia push
The piece argues nations in Africa Asia and Latin America reject the American image while the United States plans a large expansion of synthetic ammonia capacity to boost fertilizer output. It cites India famine risks Soviet grain purchases and the need for capital fertilizer plants amid Cold War ideologies and political obstacles.
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Christmas presents you never want says Hal Boyle
HAL BOYLE says Christmas has many joys but one flaw the gifts that miss the mark. He jokes about letters to Santa listing unwanted items and shares a cranky list of gifts to avoid from fringed mufflers to unassembled toys and dubious food gifts.
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Dear Abby Letters Highlight Family Discipline and Widow Guidance
A reader cases child discipline, a widow seeks Christmas greetings post loss, and a worker faces blackmail after securing a job with falsified references. Abby advises parental training, resuming normal life after loss, and handling extortion while keeping employment intact.
Bulletin board targets Romney in Michigan House war
Inside Report notes a Democratic bulletin board in Michigan's House lists Gov George W Romney's out of state speaking engagements and days away from office, a sign of political pressure. Romney defends the 74 days away, while his path to a 1966 re election and a possible presidential bid remains uncertain. Nixon meanwhile presses party workers to aid Goldwater avoidance.
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Romney wary of nationwide bid prep slows push to topple Nixon
Romney plans to end non Michigan appearances and focus on governing. His aides pursue limited outreach with a statewide poll, Cape Cod talks with Charles Moore, and visits by ex-Congressman Robert McIntosh to plant early contacts. Romney’s tacit consent is uncertain, risking Nixon’s head start.
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Today in History highlights from 1791 to 1965
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